By David Hansen Margate bounced back in emphatic fashion under the lights at Hartsdown Park with a thrilling 4–2 victory over a determined AFC Whyteleafe side. A superb all-round team performance — featuring four well-taken goals and a standout display from Jack Peters — ensured ‘Gate secured all three points and climbed to 6th in … Read more
Margate Women suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat away at Kings Hill on Sunday afternoon, despite holding a deserved half-time lead. Manager George Adams was boosted by the return of Nicole Adams and Abbie Luby to the matchday squad, and the Blues started brightly, taking the game to the hosts from the outset. Captain Becca Niblett … Read more
An injury-hit Margate side were cruelly denied a deserved point on Saturday afternoon, as a 95th-minute penalty saw Sheppey United snatch a 2-1 win at Holm Park. With manager Ben Greenhalgh absent due to family commitments, the ‘Gate made the trip without a recognised striker and were forced into further early changes after Brandon Davey … Read more
By David Hansen Margate Women secured their first three points of the season with a commanding 3-1 win over newly promoted Betteshanger Welfare at Hartsdown Park. Manager George Adams made five changes to the side that fell to Maidstone United last week, with starts for Anna Watson, Beth Miller, Emily Hall, Kelsey Knell and Natalie … Read more
By David Hansen Margate emerged victorious in a pulsating encounter at Hartsdown Park, overcoming a dramatic Sevenoaks comeback to win 4-3 on a wild afternoon in the Isthmian South East Division. The ‘Gate flew out of the blocks and took a deserved early lead. A low cross from the right by Harrison Hatfull was met … Read more
Margate delivered a determined performance to earn a valuable point in an entertaining goalless draw away to high-flying Faversham Town on Tuesday night. Manager Ben Greenhalgh was able to bolster his injury-hit squad with the same-day signing of experienced defender Ronnie Vint, who slotted straight into the starting XI. The ‘Gate were still without several … Read more
Margate Women endured a tough start to their SECWFL Premier Division campaign with a 5-0 defeat at the hands of a strong Maidstone United side at Hartsdown Park on Sunday afternoon. Manager George Adams made several changes from the previous week’s cup exit at Cray Wanderers, including the return of Nicole Adams and Anna Butova … Read more
By David Hansen Margate picked up their first victory of the league campaign on Saturday as they overcome VCD Athletic 2-1 at Hartsdown Park thanks to goals from Ibrahim Olutade and returning Henry Young. The visitors started brighter, enjoying possession and testing Margate’s defensive shape. However, they failed to create any clear-cut chances. Margate broke … Read more
Margate produced a composed and professional performance to defeat Ramsgate 2–0 in the First Round of the GoCardless Kent Senior Cup on Tuesday evening, setting up a Second Round home tie against Charlton Athletic. In front of a lively crowd of 1,600 at the WW Martin Community Stadium, Manager Ben Greenhalgh opted for a blend … Read more
Margate’s Isuzu FA Trophy journey came to an early end on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 4-2 by Isthmian South Central side Westfield at Woking Park in the First Qualifying Round. Manager Ben Greenhalgh made a key change to the starting XI, recalling Sam Blackman as the ‘Gate looked to build on their Preliminary … Read more
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